Fewer than half (41%) of college students indicate it’s important that the foodservice locations they visit are socially and environmentally responsible, according to Technomic’s 2017 College & University Trend Report. Here are the top social and environmental concerns among college students when it comes to foodservice.
Treats workers right
- Male: 55%
- Female: 57%
- Overall: 56%
Promotes recycling, uses recycled materials or biodegradable packaging
- Male: 40%
- Female: 51%
- Overall: 46%
Waste reduction
- Male: 37%
- Female: 45%
- Overall: 41%
Gives back to/supports the local community
- Male: 34%
- Female: 45%
- Overall: 40%
Uses local, organic or sustainable ingredients
- Male: 29%
- Female: 39%
- Overall: 35%
Water conservation
- Male: 35%
- Female: 33%
- Overall: 34%
Use of energy-efficient equipment
- Male: 30%
- Female: 23%
- Overall: 26%
Animal welfare
- Male: 21%
- Female: 29%
- Overall: 25%
Gives back to/supports communities elsewhere
- Male: 24%
- Female: 24%
- Overall: 24%
Supports fair trade
- Male: 24%
- Female: 19%
- Overall: 21%